Below we’ve tried to answer some of the most general questions we are asked relating to All-on-4®. However, each individual’s requirements differ so for an accurate, personal assessment of your needs, call us directly.
There are a number of factors that may affect your suitability for All-on-4® dental implants. To assess your individual situation and determine your candidacy, a Next Smile™ certified surgeon will carefully examine your dental and overall health, utilising CT scans of your jawbone, digital impressions and photographic imaging, as well as your patient history.
Considering the results of your initial consultation and assessment, they will then recommend a tailor-made treatment solution that serves your needs and preferences. In rare cases, medical conditions can interfere with your suitability for dental implants. Should our team determine that you are not a candidate for All-on-4® based on health concerns, we will recommend alternative treatment options.
Dental implants and the All-on-4® treatment are by far the best options for patients suffering from tooth loss, decay or severe gum disease. Dentures are difficult to wear and function with, bridges do not feel like natural teeth, can be damaged easily and require replacement over the years.
With All-on-4® treatment you’ll enjoy better outcomes in terms of functionality, look and feel. Compared to other treatment methods, All-on-4® also provides for simpler maintenance and easier cleaning of your dental implants and fixed teeth. You’ll be able to live life as you did before, chewing, biting and smiling with an entirely new, permanent set of natural-looking teeth.
All-on-4® allows for the treatment of complex cases that were previously too difficult, if not impossible to address. Our treatment approach gives us more flexibility to design the best-tailored solution for you.
From your initial consultation with one of our highly-skilled surgeons to the assessment of your suitability for All-on-4® and the completion of your surgery: You can walk away with brand new teeth in 24 hours of surgery. The procedure itself can be completed on one and the same day.
All-on-4® has an extremely high success rate of over 98 percent*. There is a minimal risk that an All-on-4® dental implant procedure may fail.
However, carefully following all aftercare instructions provided by your Next Smile™ team will greatly decrease the possibility of failure. This includes maintaining proper oral hygiene, eating soft foods during the healing phase, staying hydrated and avoiding smoking.
Like with any surgical procedure, potential risks and complications may include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Poor healing
In rare cases, dental implants fail to integrate due to factors such as poor oral hygiene, teeth grinding, smoking, poor bone density, nutrition, or pre-existing health conditions.
Tooth loss and a decrease in bone mass often go hand in hand. Due to the strategic placement of All-on-4® implants, they can be a good choice for patients who do not have sufficient bone mass or density to support traditional dental implants. To find out if you’re a suitable candidate for All-on-4® dental implants, don’t hesitate to contact your local Next Smile™ clinic.
Dental implants are a permanent solution. But the long-term success of All-on-4® dental implants depends on you and your oral health habits. Unlike your natural teeth, dental implants will not be prone to tooth decay, but they still require you to keep up good oral hygiene and regular professional cleaning. With regular care, All-on-4® dental implants will last you a life-time.
Next Smile™ is the world-leading provider of dental implants and All-on-4® restorative dental services. Our highly-skilled dental surgeons have been transforming smiles in their local communities over many, many years. Individually, many of them are renowned experts in their field and as part of the All-on-4® network of dental professionals, lecture locally and internationally on implant dentistry.
We regularly hold free educational seminars, both on and offline, where you can meet and talk to your local implant team. If you’d like your individual situation assessed by a dental professional or require further information on our services, please get in touch.
During an initial All-on-4® consultation at a Next Smile™ clinic near you, we’ll fully examine your dental health and outline the estimated treatment cost for you.
We know that the treatment price can be a barrier that keeps some of our patients from the smile that they deserve. Our clinics offer various funding arrangements and payment plan options to help you access All-on-4® treatment. For more details, please contact your local Next Smile™ clinic with any pricing query.
Health insurances in Australia cover dental implants but is limited in the major dental category; capped annually. Most extras cover all general dental treatments like check-ups, professional cleaning or small fillings.
In there are very few companies offering dental insurance and most cover dental implants.
In case you did not know: You may be able to access your superannuation early to pay for dental implants. The Early Release of Superannuation (ERS), has been established to provide you with access to your funds when you need them most. In order to find out if you qualify for ERS, please contact your super fund.
If you are ready for permanent, new teeth that look and feel good, don’t hesitate to contact the friendly team at your local Next Smile™ clinic. Our qualified dental implant surgeons will assess your individual situation and propose a treatment tailored to your individual needs and preferences.
